Deidre Woollard

In this discussion, Bill Mann, a senior analyst at Motley Fool, dives into the UK regulators' investigation of Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard. He touches on Wall Street's nonchalance and what to expect by September. Deidre Woollard interviews Jacob Goldstein about the enduring 3% commission model in real estate, exploring consumer perceptions and how market disruptors are challenging the norm. The conversation also highlights Amazon's strategic investment in Grubhub and how larger companies are navigating the tech landscape by investing in smaller firms.

Andy Cross, Chief Investment Officer at Motley Fool, shares vital insights on SEC rule changes affecting trading firms and their potential impact on individual investors. He highlights the looming threat to Robinhood's business model and discusses Five Below's unexpected financial struggles. Deidre Woollard, a Motley Fool analyst with expertise in homebuilding, elaborates on key metrics for evaluating builders amid rising costs and labor shortages, while also revealing stock ideas in the real estate sector.